Language of Medicine -Ch 6 -Answers to Terminology

aphthous stomatitis

Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers.

atresia

Not open (no opening).

biliary atresia

No opening of the bile ducts (into the duodenum).

blepharoplasty

Surgical repair of the eyelid.

Bronchiectasis

Dilation of bronchial tubes.

bronchospasm

Sudden, involuntary contraction of bronchial tubes (as during an asthmatic attack).

buccal

Pertaining to the cheek.

cecal volvulus

Twisting of a part of the cecum upon itself.

celiac disease

Autoimmune disorder of the small intestine; villi are damaged as a result of eating gluten.

cheilosis

Abnormal condition of the lip.

cholangitis

Inflammation of bile vessels.

cholecystectomy

Removal of the gallbladder.

cholecystojejunostomy

New opening between the gallbladder and the jejunum.

cholecystolithiasis

Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder.

choledochal

Pertaining to the common bile duct.

cholelithiasis

Abnormal condition of gallstones.

cholestasis

Stoppage of the flow of bile.

colectomy

Removal of the colon.

colonoscopy

Visual examination of the colon.

dentalgia

Pain in a tooth.

duodenal

Pertaining to the duodenum

dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation.

dyspepsia

Difficult digestion; indigestion.

Dysphagia

Difficult swallowing.

esophageal atresia

Closure of the esophagus.

esophageal atresia

No opening of the esophagus (into the stomach).

gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

gastrojejunostomy

New opening between the stomach and the jejunum.

gastrostomy

New opening of the stomach to the outside of the body.

gingivectomy

Removal of gum tissue.

Glossectomy

Removal of the tongue.

gluconeogenesis

Formation of new glucose (by liver cells).

glycogen

Storage form of sugar.

hematemesis

Vomiting blood (from the digestive tract).

hemolysis

Destruction of blood.

hemoptysis

Spitting up blood (from the respiratory tract).

hemorrhage

Bursting forth of blood.

hemostasis

Stoppage of blood flow.

hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver.

herniorrhaphy

Suture (repair) of a hernia.

herniorrhaphy

Suture of a hernia.

ileostomy

New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.

labiodental

Pertaining to the lips and teeth.

lipase

Enzyme to digest fat.

lymphangiectasia

Dilation of lymph vessels.

menorrhagia

Heavy discharge of blood during menstruation.

oropharynx

The region of the throat near the mouth.

palatoplasty

Surgical repair of the palate.

pancreatic

Pertaining to the pancreas.

pancreatoduodenectomy

Removal of the pancreas and duodenum; Whipple procedure.

periodontal membrane

Membrane surrounding a tooth.